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Webster City, IA · standard

ZIP Code 50595

Hamilton County, Iowa — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

9,165
23/sq mi
$69,167
Median income
$153,800
Median home value
23.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Webster City pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

45th pct
household income, US ZIPs
27th pct
home value, US ZIPs
23
people per sq mi
67%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 50595 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 50595 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 398.5 square miles in Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa. The area is home to 9,165 residents, producing a population density of 23 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 50595 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 50595 sits at $69,167 (10% below the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $36,737. The poverty rate stands at 8.7% and the unemployment rate at 6.4%. On housing, the median home value is $153,800 (12% below the state average) with median rent at $899 per month, and 67.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 50595 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.8, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hamilton County, so you can benchmark 50595 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 50595

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 50595.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 50595, Webster City, IA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

9,165

Population

398.5

Area (sq mi)

23

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 50595?

39.8

Median Age

52.1%

Male

47.9%

Female

8.8%

Foreign-Born

White 82.9%
African American 1.0%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.5%
Hispanic or Latino 14.8%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$69,167

Median Household Income

-10% vs state

$36,737

Per Capita Income

8.7%

Poverty Rate

6.4%

Unemployment Rate

19.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 50595 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$69,167 45th percentile higher than 45% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

4,079

Total Housing Units

3,746

Occupied Units

333

Vacant Units

2.33

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.3%
Renter 32.7%

$153,800

Median Home Value

-12% vs state

$899

Median Rent

1955

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-12.7%

YoY Change (2024)

157

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+57%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 50595 have decreased 12.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +57% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -2.1% 124
2021 +7.4% 133
2022 +16.9% 156
2023 +15.3% 180
2024 -12.7% 157

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 226 business establishments in ZIP 50595, employing approximately 3,585 people with a combined annual payroll of $191,482,000.

226

Businesses

3,585

Employees

$191.5M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 33 14.6%
Retail trade 32 14.2%
Other services (except public administration) 28 12.4%
Health care and social assistance 25 11.1%
Finance and insurance 16 7.1%
Accommodation and food services 16 7.1%
Manufacturing 15 6.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 13 5.8%
Wholesale trade 12 5.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 11 4.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 3.1%
Information 6 2.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.8%
Transportation and warehousing 3 1.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 50595 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 50595 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 50595 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 50595 ranks #3 of 3 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
50599 Woolstock, IA 380 8.1 mi
50132 Kamrar, IA 367 8.3 mi

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Pop: 1,648
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Pop: 1,332
50075 standard
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Pop: 862
50246 standard
Stanhope, IA
Pop: 735
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Pop: 628
50034 standard
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Pop: 490

Related Areas

Hamilton County Webster City, IA Iowa

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 50595 in? ▼
ZIP code 50595 (Webster City) is located in Hamilton County, Iowa. Hamilton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hamilton-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 50595? ▼
ZIP code 50595 in Webster City, IA has a population of 9,165 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 50595? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 50595 is $69,167, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 50595? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 50595 is $153,800, which is 45% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 50595? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 50595 is White at 82.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 50595? ▼
ZIP code 50595 has 226 business establishments employing approximately 3,585 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 50595? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 50595 are: Construction (33), Retail trade (32), Other services (except public administration) (28). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 50595? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 50595 decreased by 12.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 57%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 50595? ▼
In ZIP code 50595, 55.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 50595? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 50595 is 19.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 50595? ▼
In ZIP code 50595, approximately 67.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50595? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 50595 is 8.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Webster City, IA

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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